Melbourne, Australia
+5% vs Melbourne avgCarlton is a relatively affordable area in Melbourne, with a cost of living index of 71.6 — that is +5% compared to the Melbourne average. At #13 of 24, it is below the city average in cost. Estimated rent for a one-bedroom apartment here is around A$2,686/month, compared to a range of A$1,842 in Sunshine to A$3,325 in Toorak.
For a typical resident of Carlton, housing takes up roughly 47% of monthly expenses. Food and groceries account for about 15%, while transportation costs around 8%. To live comfortably here — meaning rent stays at or below 30% of gross income — you would need an annual salary of approximately A$107,423 before tax.
Salaries in Carlton reflect the local cost of living. Based on the neighborhood COLI of 71.6:
After tax and deductions of 17.9% in Australia, take-home pay for someone earning A$107,423 would be roughly A$88,194/year. Use the salary converter to calculate an exact figure for your situation, including expat-specific tax adjustments.
Estimated annual deductions on a A$76,304 salary in Carlton, Melbourne (local employee).
Rates shown are for a local employee. Use the salary converter for expat calculations.
What a $75,000 USD salary in Carlton would need to be elsewhere:
| City | Currency | Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| New York | USD | $53,700 |
| London | GBP | £46,213 |
| Dubai | AED | AED 268,703 |
| Neighborhood | COLI | Multiplier | vs Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toorak | 88.7 | 1.30x | +30% |
| South Yarra | 83.2 | 1.22x | +22% |
| Brighton | 83.2 | 1.22x | +22% |
| CBD | 81.8 | 1.20x | +20% |
| Albert Park | 78.4 | 1.15x | +15% |
See exactly what you need to earn in Carlton, Melbourne to maintain your lifestyle.
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Carlton is near the city average for Melbourne. Costs are about +5% vs the average, making it a mid-range neighborhood.
The cost of living in Carlton is above the Melbourne average. With a multiplier of 1.05x, everyday expenses including rent, food, and transportation are +5% compared to the city baseline.